I have a pot out back that i grew my chives in last year and to my suprised the chives are comingup right now! I have not grown them in a pot like this over a whole season before so I am not sure when they are suposed to sprout up...if we get another freeze wold it kill the chives becase they ar sprouting this early? Also I have onions sprouting now..will they make it through a freeze also? What can I do to protect them? Thanks for the help.
Where on the NW west coast would be more helpful. NW Coast still covers a lot of territory and a couple of zones.
Thanks for the help. Lot of new things this year, many firsts. I am glad the chives are so hardy. Hope the onions are also:) It has been a really mild January but i know we still have a way to go to be in the clear yet.
the chives are in a pot, you say? i'm sure they'll be fine (hollyberry lady and ron know everything), but i did have a pot of strawberries freeze solid one winter. of course, the strawberries all died. i don't know if chives are more hardy than strawberries (enlightenment, please!), but i wouldn't leave container plants unprotected all winter. wrapping the pot in burlap and tucking it in close to the house for shelter is a fantastic idea. your chives are probably fine for now, though. huzzah!
